About Together at the Town Hall

Together at the Town Hall is a community event where everyone is invited to come together and enjoy a variety of activities, services, and resources.

Starting on Monday 16 February 2026, each day brings a new theme, so there’s always something different to explore - whether you’re interested in workshops, local support, family activities, or meeting new people. With something for all ages and interests, this is an opportunity to connect, learn, and be part of what makes Barnsley special.

What to expect

Monday 16 February - family day

Start the week with family fun! Enjoy story and rhyme sessions, creative crafts, and gaming activities for kids. Adults can explore financial advice and community stalls, while everyone enjoys lively performances. A day focused on togetherness and creativity.

Monday

Activities on Monday

Join in with our fun interactive workshops, movement-based or experiential activities or performances.

Title Description Location Time
Base 71 – music, arts and creative activities Try musical instruments, arts activities, and hands‑on creative fun in a relaxed space. Meeting Room 10 10am to 3pm
Berneslai Homes Meet your neighbourhoods teams to chat about issues on your estate. Meeting Room 13 10am to 3pm
Bike Works - cycling and skills support Bike maintenance checks, skills improvement and loan/donation service. Outside 10am to 3pm
Culture Team showcase Come along and find out about all of the ways you can explore Barnsley. Floor 3 10am to 3pm
Exodus Project – games and crafts Fun crafts and small team games from their well‑loved family sessions. Learning Lab 10am to 3pm
Family Hubs – craft and meet the team Information and "be my valentine" Family Hubs activity. Meeting Room 3 10am to 3pm
Greentop Circus – juggling and stilt walking Roaming circus performers bringing fun, movement and spectacle. Town Hall Entrance 10am to 3pm
Libraries family story and crafts Spring‑themed craft session led by library staff; make and take home your creations. Ceremony room 10am to 1pm
National Trust – birdy drop‑in crafts Make bird‑themed creations and learn about local wildlife. Meeting Room 11 Drop‑in 10am to 3pm
Mini Mayor Little ones have be opportunity to be a "mini mayor". Chamber 10am to 3pm
OnPar Health fitness session for kids and families Interactive fitness challenges with leader boards, nutrition games, quizzes and healthy snacks. Meeting Room 5 10am to 3pm
Pathways to Work Get support from our Adult Skills team, Autism Plus, and carers advice for young people. Boardroom 10am to 3pm
Pop-up vaccination clinic Free vaccines from our school-aged immunisation team, no booking required. Meeting Room 6 10am to 3pm
Together towards independence A unique opportunity for young people in care and care leavers to find support and advice from our adult social care and preparing for adulthood teams. Meeting room 1 10am to 3pm
YMCA wellbeing activities for young people Chill, create stress balls and fidget toys, relax and recharge. Meeting Room 12 10am to 3pm

Stalls and exhibitions on Monday

Browse our information and support stalls and static displays and consult with our experts.

Title Description Location Time
Area teams showcase See examples of area-based community work. Meeting rooms 1 and 2 10am to 3pm
Barnsley 2040 consultation Have your say on Barnsley’s long-term future. Town Hall Entrance 10am to 3pm
Chilypep wellbeing stall Wellbeing information and support. Meeting room 2 10am to 3pm
Community Shop on the Go Free basket of food and affordable grocery advice. Reception Room 10am to 3pm
Good Food Pantry Pop-up food pantry. Shared with More Money in Your Pocket. Reception Room 10am to 3pm
Health protection – hand hygiene machine and information IPC machine, free materials, food hygiene information. Meeting Room 2 10am to 3pm
How the council works Displays showing key financial information and how money is spent. Outside Chamber 10am to 3pm
More Money in Your Pocket Cost-of-living advice. Reception Room 10am to 3pm
Regulatory Services and Public Health – food safety awareness Awareness of food safety, hygiene and local health issues. Meeting Room 2 10am to 3pm
Resident finance support Information and advice about financial support and discounts available to residents. Reception Room 10am to 3pm
Spectrum – sexual health stall and myth-busting Interactive sexual health activity and engagement. Meeting Room 2 10am to 3pm
Warmer Homes stall Advice on saving money and keeping homes warm; craft table included. Meeting Room 13 10am to 3pm
Youth Council polling stations Come and vote for your next Youth Council Outside Chamber 10am to 3pm



Tuesday 17 February - live well day

Promoting health and wellbeing for all. Adults can access cancer awareness sessions, breast screening info, and financial guidance, plus support from Age UK and wellbeing services. Children will discover healthy habits through interactive, fun activities.

Tuesday

Activities on Tuesday

Join in with our fun interactive workshops, movement-based or experiential activities or performances.

Title Description Location Time
Age UK information and advice Information, advice and support for residents. Meeting room 2 10am to 3pm
Age UK volunteering and digital skills Promoting digital skills. Meeting room 2 10am to 3pm
Archive tours Book your place to explore unique items and Barnsley’s history behind the scenes. No room required 11am and 2pm
Alzheimer's UK - dementia friends activity Come and meet the local Alzheimer’s UK team at their workshop. Meeting room 3 10am to 3pm
Barnsley College - musical performances Live performance by local students. Chamber 12pm to 1pm
Barnsley College showcase Display of student work. Ceremony room 10am to 3pm
Berneslai Homes Engagement team: offering free damp and mould training, Ambition team: support with employment and skills, Lettings team: managing expectations, Income team: tenancy sustainability and financial wellbeing. Meeting room 13 10am to 3pm
BYouth pop up youth club Interactive youth-focused sessions. Boardroom 10am to 3pm
Culture Team showcase Come along and find out about all of the ways you can explore Barnsley. Floor 3 10am to 3pm
Disability drama group - musical performance A creative performance showcasing musical talents. Chamber 10:30am to 11:30am
Ed Clancy - TED-style talk Olympian led inspirational talk. Chamber 12pm to 1pm
Healthy mums (parent and baby yoga) Join BPL for a gentle wellbeing session for parents with babies. Meeting room 11 Drop-in
10am to 3pm
Kids Les Mills activity Join Barnsley Premier Leisure (BPL) at this fun fitness session for children. Meeting room 11 Drop-in
10am to 3pm
Pathways to Work Get support from our Adult Skills team, Autism Plus, and carers advice for young people. Meeting room 5 10am to 3pm
Pathways to Work health checks Join BPL for a community health check and sign up to Pathways to Work. Meeting room 11 10am to 3pm
Pop-up vaccination clinic Free vaccines from our school-aged immunisation team, no booking required. Meeting Room 6 10am to 3pm
The Youth Association - young women's empowerment activities Fun activities debunking myths about women's health, self-care, sleep and wellbeing. Meeting room 12 10am to 3pm
Your Space 'Lets Get Going' campaign Join BPL and get involved in our interactive promotion of wellbeing activities. Meeting room 11 10am to 3pm

Stalls and exhibitions on Tuesday

Browse our information and support stalls and static displays and consult with our experts.

Title Description Location Time
'A walk about town. Interactive take-away activity cards from Experience Barnsley. Clock Tower Gallery 10am to 3pm
Adult social care Showcase of physiotherapy and sensory equipment. Meeting room 1 10am to 3pm
Area teams showcase Showcase of community work. Meeting room 2 10am to 3pm
ARTQuest QR displays Interactive 3D icon access points from Experience Barnsley. Clock Tower Gallery 10am to 3pm
Barnsley 2040 consultation Have your say on Barnsley's future. Town Hall entrance 10am to 3pm
Barnsley Council annual checks and health passport Check up on your health and explore our health and wellbeing services. Meeting room 1 10am to 3pm
Barnsley Family Hubs Information and support from Barnsley Family Hubs. Meeting room 2 10am to 3pm
Beacon South Yorkshire - carer support coffee morning Advice for carers supporting people with dementia, disabilities or substance misuse. Meeting room 10 10am to 3pm
Berneslai Homes damp and mould training Home health training and winter wellbeing kits. Meeting room 13 10am to 3pm
BRS (substance misuse support) Information on substance misuse. Meeting room 2 10am to 3pm
Calling Barnsley installation Stories of Barnsley residents brought to life. Clock Tower Gallery 10am to 3pm
Cancer champions stall GP appointment support and cancer awareness. Reception room 10am to 3pm
Chilypep wellbeing stall Wellbeing information and support. Meeting room 2 10am to 3pm
How the council works Information on how council money is spent. Outside Chamber 10am to 3pm
Health walks Join BPL to find out about guided health walks across Barnsley. Meeting room 11 10am to 3pm
IDAS information activity Support information (domestic abuse and safeguarding). Boardroom 10am to 3pm
IDAS substance misuse Information, advice and support for substance misuse. Training room 10am to 3pm
Live Well Find out about local activities to live well. Reception room 10am to 3pm
Menopause advice Join BPL for support and advice about menopause. Meeting room 11 10am to 3pm
More Money in Your Pocket Cost-of-living advice. Reception Room 10am to 3pm
NHS governors Have your say with NHS governors. Meeting room 2 10am to 3pm
Regulatory Services public safety stall Illegal vapes, counterfeit goods, taxi licensing checks and safety demonstrations. Reception room 10am to 3pm
Stories of childhood Experience Barnsley museum exhibition. Experience Barnsley Museum 10am to 3pm
U3A recruitment stall Find out about U3A and how to join. Meeting room 1 10am to 3pm
Warm Homes stall Money saving advice and craft table. Meeting room 13 10am to 3pm
Yorkshire Smokefree Information and advice to help you stop smoking. Reception room 10am to 3pm
Youth Council polling stations Come and vote for your next Youth Council Outside Chamber 10am to 3pm



Wednesday 18 February - celebrating our borough

Celebrate Barnsley’s people and places with arts and crafts, museum-led activities, and pop-up flu clinics. Adults can learn about healthy eating and explore job opportunities at recruitment stalls. A mix of creativity, wellbeing, and career advice.

Wednesday

Activities on Wednesday

Join in with our fun interactive workshops, movement-based or experiential activities or performances.

Title Description Location Time
Adult skills sessions Support with adult education, upskilling and training. Meeting Room 10 10am to 3pm
Adult social care human library A chance to sit down with a stranger and hear their story. Meeting Room 5 10am to 3pm
Age UK pop-up shop Information, support, and resources for older people. Boardroom 10am to 3pm
AmazeLabs science experiments Come along and have fun with science. Reception Room 10am to 12pm
Barnsley 2040 consultation Interactive sessions exploring Barnsley’s long-term vision. Chamber 10am to 3pm
Berneslai Homes human library

Join Berneslai Homes to experience the pop-up human library – your chance to sit down with a stranger and read a human book!

   
Berneslai Homes talk is change ‘Talk is Change’ and Berneslai Homes has a range of involvement opportunities for tenants and leaseholders, believing that the best way of improving services is to work closely with tenants - listening and responding to feedback. Meet the dedicated customer engagement team to find out more about the opportunities available and how to have your say on the things that matter to you. Meeting room 5 10am to 3pm
BYouth pop up youth club Interactive youth-focused sessions. Meeting room 1 10am to 3pm
Calling Barnsley interactive story installation Listen to audio stories from Barnsley residents. Clock Tower Gallery 10am to 11am
Care leavers have your say session Come together with other care leavers and share experiences with crafts and activities. Meeting room 7 10am to 3pm
Community safety conference Engaging session on community safety topics and awareness. Ceremony Room 11am to 12pm
Culture team showcase Creative displays and engagement activities celebrating local culture. Clock Tower Gallery 11am to 3pm
Litter picking network A celebration of what our army or litter pickers has achieved. Reception Room 1pm to 3pm
Recruitment event Explore NHS careers, talk to staff and learn about opportunities. Meeting Room 10 and Meeting Room 11 10am to 3pm
Pathways to Work Help with employment, training, opportunities and progression. Meeting Room 13 10am to 3pm
Pop-up flu/vaccine clinic Free vaccinations; no booking required. Meeting Room 6 10am to 3pm
Relaxed museum opening Low-sensory, quieter sessions ideal for families or visitors who prefer a calmer environment. Experience Barnsley Museum 10am to 3pm
Road safety activity Interactive road safety learning for all ages. Meeting Room 12 10am to 3pm
Rock painting and children’s services activities Creative craft activity for children and families. Meeting Room 3 10am to 3pm
Self-defence classes Build confidence and learn practical skills for personal safety. Ceremony Room 10am to 11am and
12pm to 1pm
TED-style talks Speakers include Lara (CVS), Ian McMillan, Patrick, Leonie Briggs and Dan Winder. Chamber 10am to 3pm
Unity and inclusion celebration Come along and celebrate all the cultures of Barnsley with our partners. Try your hand at Zumba and listen to our local choir. Learning Lab 10am to 3pm

Stalls and exhibitions on Wednesday

Browse our information and support stalls and static displays and consult with our experts.

Title Description Location Time
Area teams celebration boards Displays celebrating area-based projects and community achievements. Meeting Room 2 10am to 3pm
Barnsley Council recruitment stall Find out about council jobs and application help. Meeting Room 2 10am to 3pm
Family Hubs information stall Support for children, families and parents. Meeting Room 2 10am to 3pm
Fostering stall Drop-in to learn about fostering, ask questions, meet the team. Chamber 10am to 3pm
Health walks promotion Find information about guided health walks across Barnsley from our sports team. Meeting Room 2 10am to 3pm
More Money in Your Pocket (MMIYP) Financial wellbeing, savings and support stall. Meeting Room 2 10am to 3pm
Stories of childhood exhibition Museum display exploring childhood in Barnsley. Experience Barnsley Museum 10am to 3pm
Youth Council polling stations Come and vote for your next Youth Council Outside Chamber 10am to 3pm



Thursday 19 February - a look back in time

Step into Barnsley’s history with remembrance workshops and stories from the past. Veterans’ support and armed forces recruitment stalls will be available for adults. A day of heritage, learning, and meaningful resources for all ages.

Thursday

Activities on Thursday

Join in with our fun interactive workshops, movement-based or experiential activities or performances.

Title Description Location Time
Age UK pop-up and community outreach Support, advice, connections for older residents. Boardroom 10am to 3pm
Alzheimer’s UK dementia friends sessions Learn how to support dementia-friendly communities. Meeting Room 3 10am to 3pm
Barnsley Health Federation Personalised Care Team Community group sessions on local issues and wellbeing. Training Room 10am to 3pm
Barnsley Main mining heritage displays Mining heritage information, stories and materials. TBC 10am to 3pm
Barnsley Pals film screening Film showcasing local heritage and Barnsley’s wartime history. Chamber 10am to 3pm
BYouth pop-up youth club Engaging youth provision, activities, conversation spaces. Meeting Room 12 10am to 3pm
Barnsley Older People Physical Activity Alliance (BOPPAA) Try on age-simulation suits to understand ageing barriers and try out chair based exercises. Meeting Room 11 1pm to 3pm
Care leavers have your say session Come together with other care leavers and share experiences with crafts and activities. Meeting room 7 10am to 3pm
Cmade Get hands on with range of combat activities. Meeting Room 13 10am to 3pm
Creative recovery choir A wellbeing-focused creative choir performance/workshop. Chamber 1pm to 2pm
Creative recovery arts cafe Participatory creative wellbeing activities. Meeting Room 1 and 2 10am to 3pm
Crossroads (carer support) Carers’ information and engagement activities. Meeting Room 5 10am to 3pm
Culture team showcase Creative team exhibits, interactive culture displays. Clock Tower Gallery 10am to 3pm
Family hubs activities Family-friendly engagement and support activities. Ceremony Room 10am to 3pm
Fusion: poppy crafts Interactive digital and creative Fusion activities. Learning Lab 12pm to 3pm
Health event Health info, support and signposting. Meeting Room 10 10am to 3pm
Health walks sessions Learn about guided walks, wellbeing benefits and how to get involved. Ceremony Room 10am to 3pm
Novel voices Enjoy our library choir Chamber 10am to 1pm
Poppies for the stairs display Poppy-themed remembrance staircase installation. Staircase 10am to 3pm
Wartime vehicles display Get behind the wheel of a collection of wartime military vehicles. Outside 10am to 3pm
World War 2 afternoon tea Step back in time with music stylings from Viva La Vintage and treats from World War 2.. Reception Room 10am to 3pm

Stalls and exhibitions on Thursday

Browse our information and support stalls and static displays and consult with our experts.

Title Description Location Time
Area teams celebration boards Showcase of community work. Ceremony Room 10am to 3pm
Armed forces information stall Explore all of the support and guidance on offer for our current and ex-armed forces veterans. Reception Room 10am to 3pm
Barnsley 2040 consultation Write your ideas for Barnsley’s future. Chamber Stall 10am to 3pm
More Money in Your Pocket (MMIYP) Cost-of-living, financial wellbeing and saving-support. Ceremony Room 10am to 3pm
NHS governors stall (NHS Gov) Connect with NHS governors, share local healthcare views. Chamber 10am to 3pm
Youth Council polling stations Come and vote for your next Youth Council Outside Chamber 10am to 3pm

Evening sessions on Thursday

Title Description Location Time
BYouth club Interactive youth engagement sessions. Meeting room 12 5pm to 7pm
Creative recovery arts cafe A warm, vibrant social with art, live music and creative expression — 'A proper night out!' Meeting Room 1 and 2 5pm to 7pm
Hate crime workshop As a young resident learn how to identify, report and challenge hate crime in Barnsley. Reception Room 5pm to 7pm
Late-night libraries An additional room offering relaxed creative library activities. Meeting Room 3 5pm to 7pm
Late-night libraries: 'give it a go' Try new library-themed creative activities in a cosy evening setting (capacity: 15). Meeting Room 5 5pm to 7pm



Friday 20 February - the future of Barnsley

Look ahead to what’s next for the borough. Young people can connect with the Youth Council, while adults join consultations, explore investment opportunities, and learn about Health on the High Street. A day for inspiration and shaping the future.

Friday

Activities on Friday

Join in with our fun interactive workshops, movement-based or experiential activities or performances.

Title Description Location Time
Adaptive gaming tournament Fun gaming competition suitable for young people and families. Meeting Room 10 10am to 3pm
Age UK pop-up and she shed Support, wellbeing and connection for women and older resident. Boardroom 10am to 3pm
Archive tours Book your place to explore unique items and Barnsley’s history behind the scenes. No room required 11am and 2pm
Barnsley 2040 activity sessions Interactive activities to help shape Barnsley’s future. Meeting Room 3 10am to 3pm
BYouth pop-up youth club Fun, informal youth engagement space. Meeting Room 11 10am to 3pm
Blanket Fort: creative activity Design your favourite parts of Barnsley. Meeting Room 5 10am to 3pm
Board games with Chilypep Drop-in games promoting connection and wellbeing. Meeting Room 3 10am to 3pm
Civic pride in place displays Celebrating Barnsley’s identity, pride and local achievement. Ceremony Room 10am to 3pm
Mental health and suicide prevention training Awareness, skills and support on suicide prevention and mental wellbeing. Meeting Room 13 10am to 3pm
Micro:bits and coding club Beginner-friendly digital coding activities. Meeting Room 12 10am to 3pm
Mini volunteering fair Volunteering opportunities and recruitment for community roles. Meeting Room 1 10am to 3pm
Samaritans drop in Drop in and have a private chat about your health and wellbeing. Meeting room 6 10am to 3pm
Teen speech award

Calling young people aged 14–18 across Barnsley and South Yorkshire!

Got something to say? Share your ideas. Shape your world. Your voice belongs here.

Write a 1–4 minute speech on anything that means something to you and enter The Teens Speech Awards, a unique event by Hive South Yorkshire in partnership with Barnsley Civic.

Your speech can be funny, serious, surreal, cutting, or bold. It could be fictional or inspired by your lived experience — anything goes!

Enter your speech to our competition beforehand and you could win book vouchers. Deadline: 11 February 2026

Find out how to enter at Hive South Yorkshire: Teens Speech

At our special event on Friday 20 February, we’ll announce our winners, with many of the speeches will be read aloud for an audience.

Speeches will also be published on Barnsley Civic and Hive South Yorkshire’s websites.

Chamber 2pm to 4pm

Stalls and exhibitions on Friday

Browse our information and support stalls and static displays and consult with our experts.

Title Description Location Time
Barnsley 2040 consultation activities Swap priority tokens to help shape Barnsley’s long-term strategy. Chamber 10am to 3pm
Area teams celebration boards Showcasing local community achievements and success stories. Meeting Room 2 10am to 3pm
Family hubs stall Information and support for children, parents and families. Meeting Room 2 10am to 3pm
How the council works Interactive displays on how council decisions are made and budgets used. Outside Council Chamber 10am to 3pm
How’s thi ticker – heart health checks and activities Interactive heart-health awareness and wellbeing activity. Meeting Room 2 10am to 3pm
More Money in Your Pocket Financial wellbeing, budgeting and support information. Meeting Room 2 10am to 3pm
Pathways to Work Employment, progression and training support. Reception Room 10am to 3pm
Regeneration showcase Find out what’s happening with Barnsley's future with the regeneration team. Reception room 10am to 3pm
Samaritans stall Find out more about health and wellbeing support. Meeting room 2 10am to 3pm
VRoom museum – VR drop-in experience Virtual reality museum experience. Learning Lab 10am to 3pm
Youth Council polling stations Come and vote for your next Youth Council Outside Chamber 10am to 3pm



Saturday 21 February - community carnival

End the week with a vibrant celebration! Enjoy music, performances, and competitions like ‘win a bike’ and scavenger hunts for kids. Adults can sample local flavours, meet community groups, and soak up the carnival atmosphere. A lively finale for all.

Saturday

Activities on Saturday

Join in with our fun interactive workshops, movement-based or experiential activities or performances.

Title Description Location Time
Adaptive gaming tournament Gaming sessions designed to be accessible for all. Meeting Room 10 10am to 3pm
Age UK pop-up shop Information, support, and resources for older residents. Boardroom 10am to 3pm
BYouth pop-up youth club Youth engagement, guidance and activities. Meeting Room 11 10am to 3pm
Bike Works outdoor biking support Bike maintenance, skills, advice and cycling engagement. Outside 10am to 3pm
Glitter Gem – face painting and glitter art Families can enjoy glitter art, face painting and creative sparkle. Meeting Room 2 10am to 3pm
Grassroots sport carnival celebration Try-out sports and movement sessions for all ages. Reception Room 10am to 3pm
Ilesha – Barnsley ladies choir Live choral performance by a Barnsley-based women’s choir. Chamber 11am to 12pm and 12pm to 1pm
Imagination gaming – board games and strategy challenges Family-friendly, engaging tabletop and strategy games. Meeting Room 12 10am to 3pm
Line dancing sessions Fun, easy-to-follow sessions suitable for all ages. Learning Lab 10am to 3pm
Mini mayor sessions Fun children’s civic-themed activity. Chamber 10am to 11am, 1pm to 2pm, 2pm to 3pm
Pathways to Work activities Work, skills and progression support (activity format). Meeting Room 3 10am to 3pm
Physical sports team activities Drop-in physical activity and engagement sessions. Meeting Room 1 10am to 11am
Pride in place – civic display Celebrating Barnsley identity and civic pride. Ceremony Room 10am to 3pm

Stalls and exhibitions on Saturday

Browse our information and support stalls and static displays and consult with our experts.

Title Description Location Time
Activity packs stall Pick up fun activity packs for children and families. Meeting Room 2 10am to 3pm
Area teams stalls Showcasing achievements and community projects. Meeting Room 1 10am to 3pm
Age UK community outreach stall General community support and engagement. Boardroom 10am to 3pm
Family Hubs stall Support and information for children and families. Meeting Room 1 10am to 3pm
Fusion arts and digital activities Creative and digital fusion exhibition or activity. Meeting Room 13 10am to 3pm
More Money in Your Pocket Cost-of-living and financial wellbeing advice. Meeting Room 1 12pm to 3pm
Physical sports team activities Drop-in physical activity and engagement sessions. Meeting Room 1 10am to 3pm
Youth Council polling stations Come and vote for your next Youth Council Outside Chamber 10am to 3pm

Event close

A formal thank‑you and close to the entire week’s programme from the Mayor after 3pm.